Galectins-1, -3 and -9 Are Present in Breast Milk and Have a Role in Early Life Development

Galectins-1, -3 and -9 Are Present in Breast Milk and Have a Role in Early Life Development

Galectins (Gal) are a family of conserved soluble proteins with high affinity for β-galactoside structures. They have been recognized as important proteins for successful pregnancy. However, little is known about their presence in breast milk and their role in early infancy. Gal-1, -3 and -9 concent...

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Main Authors: Karla Rio-Aige, Marina Girbal, Marta Selma-Royo, Anna Parra-Llorca, Sonia González, Cecilia Martínez-Costa, Margarida Castell, María Carmen Collado, Francisco J. Pérez-Cano, María J. Rodríguez-Lagunas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
galectin
breast milk
umbilical cord plasma
maternal plasma
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/20/4338

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